Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung ST90

Following is a detailed assessment of the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 vs Samsung ST90, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and the ST90 (14MP) is relatively similar but the GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) and ST90 (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

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The GXR Mount A12 was announced 7 months after the ST90 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung ST90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the GXR Mount A12 matches up vs the ST90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GXR Mount A12 & Samsung ST90. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery & Samsung ST90 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 provides physical dimensions of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs) and the Samsung ST90 has measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the GXR Mount A12 against the ST90.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GXR Mount A12 and ST90 is 84 and 99 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The image below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR Mount A12 and ST90.

Plainly, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GXR Mount A12 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Samsung ST90 will offer more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger GXR Mount A12 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.